Moving to Eaglemont (2026)
Moving suburbs is one of the biggest decisions you will make. This guide puts every essential for Eaglemont in one place — the GP you will register with, the supermarket you will default to, the cafe that becomes your regular, and the park where you will walk the dog.
Eaglemont at a Glance
| Need | Eaglemont |
|---|---|
| Estimated rent (1BR) | $260–$360/week |
| Restaurants | 7 |
| Cafes | 8 |
| Schools | 2 |
| Parks | 17 |
| Medical | 7 |
| Supermarkets | 4 |
| Pharmacies | 2 |
Your First Week in Eaglemont
Day 1-2: Set Up Healthcare
Register with a GP immediately — do not wait until you are sick.
Eaglemont has 7 medical facilities:
| Facility | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Street Medical Centre | — | — |
| Heidelberg Park Specialist Centre | — | — |
| The Performance Podiatrist | 101 Burgundy Street, Heidelberg | — |
| Austin Hospital | 145 Studley Road | — |
| Olivia Newton-John Cancer and Wellness Centre | — | — |
| Heidelberg Dermatology | 5 Burgundy Street, Heidelberg | +61 3 8414 9995 |
Pharmacies: Chemist Warehouse, Heidelberg Healthcare Pharmacy
Day 2-3: Find Your Supermarket
- Heidelberg Pickles And Pappads
- Leo’s Fine Food & Wine — 133 Burgundy Street, Heidelberg
- Coles — 56 Burgundy Street
- Woolworths — 451 Lower Heidelberg Road, Heidelberg
Day 3-4: Explore the Food Scene
Eaglemont has 7 restaurants and 8 cafes. Start with these:
Morning coffee:
- Eaglemont Dish — 70 Silverdale Road, Eaglemont
- Aniseed Cafe — 67 Silverdale Road, Eaglemont
- Aisle Seventeen — 451 Lower Heidelberg Road, Heidelberg
- Cafe Scintilla — 131 Burgundy Street, Heidelberg
Day 4-5: Set Up Transport
- Get a Myki card — available at any train station, 7-Eleven, or PTV hub
- Myki Money vs Myki Pass — Money for occasional use, Pass for daily commuters
- Daily cap: $10.60 (Zone 1+2) — you will never pay more than this per day
- Register your Myki at ptv.vic.gov.au — protects your balance if lost
Check PTV Journey Planner for your specific commute from Eaglemont.
Day 5-7: Walk the Neighbourhood
Eaglemont has 17 parks. Find the one closest to your place and make it your default walk:
- Remembrance Park
- Albert Jones Reserve
- Yarra Flats
- Banksia Park
- Warringal Parklands
- Heidelberg Park
If You Have Kids
Eaglemont has 2 schools. Check your zone at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
| School | Address |
|---|---|
| St John’s Catholic Primary School | 51-55 Cape Street |
| Our Lady of Mercy College | 52 Cape Street |
Cost of Living in Eaglemont
| Expense | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|
| Rent (1BR) | $260–$360/week |
| Groceries (weekly, single) | $80–$120 |
| Myki transport (monthly) | ~$165 |
| Utilities (monthly) | $150–$250 |
| Internet (monthly) | $60–$90 |
| Flat white (daily) | $4.50–$5.50 |
See our detailed Cost of Living Guide for the full breakdown.
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Last updated: March 2026. This guide is refreshed when OpenStreetMap data changes — new openings, closures and corrections are reflected automatically. Found something wrong? Let us know.
Sources
- OpenStreetMap Contributors — openstreetmap.org — accessed March 2026
- ABS Census 2021 — abs.gov.au/census
- REIV Quarterly Median Prices — reiv.com.au
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